MADISON, FL – The North Florida College Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the
Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The funding will provide scholarships that help North Florida College students overcome
financial barriers and continue pursuing their educational and career goals.
The Edward K. Roberts Scholarship assists students with tuition, books, supplies and
essential living expenses, helping them remain enrolled and focused on completing
their education. Scholarship preference is given to part-time students who may not
qualify for other forms of financial aid, as well as student parents who are working
to build a better future for themselves and their families through higher education.
"The Community Foundation of Sarasota County continues to invest in the success of
North Florida College students," said Traci McClung, Director of Resource Development
for the North Florida College Foundation. "This $50,000 grant continues a partnership
that has transformed the lives of hundreds of students by helping them overcome financial
barriers and stay focused on earning their degrees. The Community Foundation has helped
us recognize the importance of supporting student parents through a two-generation
approach that strengthens families and creates lasting opportunities for future generations.
We are sincerely grateful for the CFSC's unwavering commitment to education and the
communities we serve."
The Edward K. Roberts Scholarship reflects a two-generation (2Gen) approach by helping
student parents pursue higher education while creating stronger futures for their
families. Through the Edward K. Roberts Scholarship, the North Florida College Foundation
can provide flexible assistance that meets students' individual needs, whether for
tuition, books, transportation, childcare or other essential educational expenses.
The impact of the scholarship is reflected in the experiences of the students it serves.
The North Florida College Foundation is grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota
County and honors the legacy of Edward K. Roberts, whose vision continues to open
doors for students seeking to transform their lives through higher education.
For more information about the Edward K. Roberts Scholarship or the North Florida
College Foundation, contact the Foundation Office at 850-973-9414 or foundation@nfc.edu, or visit www.nfc.edu/foundation-giving/scholarships.
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About the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $605 million in more than 1,600 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $44.7 million last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has granted more than $542 million to nonprofits in the community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit cfsarasota.org or call 941-955-3000.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $605 million in more than 1,600 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $44.7 million last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has granted more than $542 million to nonprofits in the community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit cfsarasota.org or call 941-955-3000.
About the North Florida College Foundation
The North Florida College Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing
the mission of North Florida College through philanthropy. The Foundation provides
scholarships, supports innovative academic programs and facilities, and helps ensure
students across the College's six-county service district have access to affordable,
high-quality higher education.